Four Car Features Modern Drivers Are Starting to Miss
New cars keep adding technology, but some simple features that drivers once relied on are disappearing.
No Roads, No Map, No Car: The $50 Bet That Sent a Doctor Across America
In 1903, one doctor bet $50 he could drive from San Francisco to New York.
Small Fin, Big Job: Why Your Car’s Shark Fin Is More Than Just a Styling Trick
The small fin on your car's roof may look decorative, but it actually serves several important technical purposes.
Test Yourself: Toyota’s Famous “Oh, What a …” Slogan — Can You Finish It?
Can You Finish Toyota’s Most Famous Slogan? Millions of Americans Heard This One Growing Up
10 Rare Cars From Famous Brands You Probably Never Knew Existed
Some automakers built rare models that vanished into history, leaving collectors chasing them decades later.
Expert Cautions: Spraying This on These 10 Car Parts Could Make the Problem Worse
WD-40 solves many automotive problems, but using it on the wrong parts can cause expensive damage.
Why Stainless-Steel Bodies Never Replaced Conventional Steel in Mass-Market Cars
Stainless-steel bodies resist corrosion, but cost, manufacturing challenges, and styling constraints keep automakers using steel.
That Little Auto Hold Button Could Make Your Daily Commute a Lot Less Annoying
That little Auto Hold button can take the strain out of stop-and-go traffic, steep hills, and everyday city driving.
He Traded His F-150 for a Loaded Ram 1500—Then the Door Sticker Revealed Just 782 Pounds of Payload
2026 Ram 1500 Limited Buyer Trades His F-150 and Finds Only 782 Pounds of Payload
That O/D OFF Button in Your Car Has a Purpose—Here’s When You Actually Need to Press It
That mysterious O/D OFF button isn't a warning of transmission trouble—it can actually make driving easier in specific situations.
7 Cars That Should Have Been Legends — But One Big Flaw Held Them Back
Some cars had the styling, performance and character to become icons, but one glaring weakness kept them just short of legendary status.
These 5 Automakers Still Refuse to Build an SUV
SUVs and crossovers now account for roughly 61% of new-vehicle sales in the U.S., yet these five automakers continue to avoid the segment.
You've Seen These Black-and-Yellow Road Markers—But Do You Know What They Really Mean?
Those familiar black-and-yellow road markers quietly tell drivers which direction to take around roadside obstacles.
Start/Stop Systems Are Everywhere — But Are They Really Saving You Gas or Wearing Out Your Engine?
Does start-stop technology really save fuel, and does it put extra wear on the engine? Here’s what drivers need to know.